www.hoeghautoliners.com Valid from October 2014 (Höegh Autoliners all rights reserved) Höegh Autoliners’ Environmental Profile Höegh Autoliners has a deeply held belief in the necessity of taking responsibility for the environment in which we operate and take measures beyond those required to minimize our impact on the environment. We shall provide effective, sustainable ship management at the lowest possible cost with zero harm to people and minimum environmental footprint. We will not only comply with environmental regulations, but take a more active approach to find the most efficient solutions. Air Emissions Our main environmental challenge is air emission. To meet this chal- lenge, we have focused our efforts on reducing our vessel’s fuel con- sumption. To do this in the most efficient manner we have run a de- tailed analysis which came up with 100 suggested actions to reduce the weight of our footprint. The actions were divided into 4 categories: Vessel potential/New technology Energy consumers Voyage planning/Fuel management New technology and applications Result: Between 2007 and 2013 we managed to reduce the CO2- emissions by 23% per ton sailed nautical mile. We have also managed to reduce emissions of NOx and Sox. And we are not done. ” ” Ocean transportation currently represents 90% of global trade and only contribute to around 3% of global CO2-emissions. International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
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www.hoeghautoliners.com Valid from October 2014 (Höegh Autoliners all rights reserved)
Höegh Autoliners’ Environmental Profile
Höegh Autoliners has a deeply held belief in the necessity of taking responsibility for the environment in
which we operate and take measures beyond those required to minimize our impact on the environment.
We shall provide effective, sustainable ship management at the lowest possible cost with zero harm to
people and minimum environmental footprint. We will not only comply with environmental regulations, but
take a more active approach to find the most efficient solutions.
Air Emissions
Our main environmental challenge is air emission. To meet this chal-
lenge, we have focused our efforts on reducing our vessel’s fuel con-
sumption. To do this in the most efficient manner we have run a de-
tailed analysis which came up with 100 suggested actions to reduce the
weight of our footprint. The actions were divided into 4 categories:
Vessel potential/New technology
Energy consumers
Voyage planning/Fuel management
New technology and applications
Result: Between 2007 and 2013 we managed to reduce the CO2-
emissions by 23% per ton sailed nautical mile. We have also managed
to reduce emissions of NOx and Sox. And we are not done.
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Ocean transportation
currently represents 90% of
global trade and only
contribute to around 3% of
global CO2-emissions.
International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
www.hoeghautoliners.com Valid from October 2014 (Höegh Autoliners all rights reserved)
The Trident Alliance
Höegh Autoliners actively support basic research to find realistic alter-
natives to current propulsion, and we wish to see a stronger global
legislation within the fuel quality level. As a consequence, Höegh was
part of founding the Trident Alliance, the shipping industry initiative for
fair competition through robust enforcement of maritime sulphur regula-
tions. The Alliance’s objective is to raise awareness around the lack of
enforcement of sulphur regulations and the risk to human health, the
environment and fair competition that this entails.
Other Initiatives
Ballast Water
Höegh Autoliners has a strict ballast water policy where we shift the
ballast water many times during a sailing. All our new vessels are built
with Ballast Water Treatment systems on board.
Garbage
Garbage thrown in to the sea is a great danger to sea animals. Höegh
Autoliners has a strict policy never to throw any waste overboard, un-
less it is biodegradable.
Green Recycling
We always recycle our vessels at authorized shipyards. Since 2009, a
total of 15 Höegh Autoliners vessels have been recycled through this
process..
Vessel design
Built on state of the art technology the New Horizon is designed to
minimise its impact on the environment. The initiatives run from
installing the newest type of ballast water treatment systems to using
only LED lights in the Engine Room and accommodation areas for lower
energy consumption. New Information Technology, programmed to
ensure the best energy efficiency controls the operation of the vessel
throughout each voyage.
An optimal hull and rudder design together with the use of the latest
technology of underwater paint/antifouling reduces the drag, which in
turn also lower the energy consumption. The new Horizon is also using
environmentally friendly refrigerants and is prepared with larger diesel
and low sulphur fuel oil tanks and reserved space for future scrubber
installation.
Newest type of electronically controlled main engine with NOx-
monitoring and online engine performance system is installed. During
sea voyage the auxiliary engines can be turned off where more efficient
produced electricity comes from the shaft generator.
Knowledge and Attitude
All Höegh employed seafarers are continuously trained by MARPOL
